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;;,AU6t,UUM ' THE COLUMBIA HERALD. FRIDAY,' OCTOBER 15, 1920 TItE COLUMBIA HERALD. rtblibftd (Weekly by The Columbia 1 - mm 1 ; tterua vompany, inc., j. . i. r in- , ey, president, W. D. Hastings, . gecrettxy end Treasurer. fiatcred in the Postofflce at Columbia, :ion.t no econa-ciass man mmutir, 1. I. FINNEY President RICHARD H. WYATT Editor N. 0. HA8tlNC3.. Business Manager One Tear $1.25 H Months .75 ' v HIGHWAY' OND ISSUE i The action of the county court In fi- aajly, disposing Of the vexatious state highway iBsue la very gratifying. The approbation of S 300,000 is the amount oi additional bonds estimated to be necessary to complete tne project or ' tie 'state, and federal highway roads . In .Maury, county. It may be that with the decrease in the cost of labor and material that seems Imminent such a Bum will not be required, but even if it Is, the roads will be obtained for less money lhan the county could ever hope to get the same character of roads,' it built without the state' and federal aid: . It is a mistake, too, for people to expect too swift a decline in the cost of construction. ' " i iiThe court ha3 pledged its aid to the building of the other three' high ways In .the county, which, together with the, three for which money has been S-oted, will give the people of the cftunty uouti00 miles of first class nam sunace Toau, to oe sept up un der agreement with the state commis eion, by the federal government. TlKJse are .very. important Inter-county highways, they -are very much traveled and . a considerable item of expense will be saved the county in maintenance,, charges that can be ap plied; to the across and neighborhood roads. There has been a very sharp difference of opinion in the court and among the taxpayers as to the wisdom ot cooperating with the state and fed eral governments in their great high way prpgram. but The Herald could never understand how it could possl-' ly profit this county to remain out side of the plans outlined by the gen eral government. If this county does not use its part of. the state and fed eral iffloey some other county will and , that, without any resultant bene fits to Maury county or without re lieving Jt of a cent. of the burden of State . andj federal road . taxation. As plain, business proposition the court IJad no alternative but to accept the aid tendered by the state and federal IfovernjMints and get whatever road it can- ai a' direct cost to the county &fUniyoiU.thrf -of the total charge, the majority of tfttftoriOTookeif tipon the-" question as one of business and they; unquestionably took action that fcarnionlzes with the progressive sen timent , or the. people of the county. The opposition ' that now exists "will gradually.be eliminated. r! speeches of candidates, but it seems to xne Herald that Col. Taylor rather gave his audience an overdose. Soma of th criticism leveled by him against tne Roberts tax laws is deserved and his denunciation of the appointment of seventeen rofmbers of the leglsla, ture to office in violatlpn vt the con stitution is absolutely,, Justified. But it is not fair to charge thai the Kooerts plan of a sliding . tax scale provides a higher rate for his enemies and a lower rate lor: his friends. That is unfair 'and demagogic. f Now; it is true, as The Herald long ago predict ed, that in practical operation the ne,w system would shift an increased burden of taxation to the farmers. It was inevitable,' and 'this paper criti cised the plan on this ground, not be cause in the 'abstract it might be un just, but because under the present abnormal conditions it did not believe that it would be wise to add to the burdons, of the producers, already very much discouraged over falling values. But it is idle to' talk hm. Gov. Roberts being the enemi of the farmers. ?He is as much the 'friejtd or tne farmers as he is of the labor ing man or the. banker. The Is strictly country , born and country raised. He has made mistakes but he could not have anything but the best of feeling for the farmers . of the state. , The unpopularity of his tax system is due more to too much Lou- than than it is to any inherent vices in the system itself. It was also a mistake toi herald this law as the o.wf act of taxation in the history otc the world that could produce more reve nue without increasing the taxes of any one. The prime purpose of the lay was to add to the revenues of the state that was running behind from, a half million to a minion doljars a year. More revnue was absolutely necessa ry, Whether or . not lt was a good time to put the, system Into, operation Is a question of grave doubt, but something; had to be done, i At least the system should, t have a fair trial lefore it is condemned. Shouting, "force bill" at Alf Taylor by, those politicians and. newspapers who but recently, participated in the rape of the state state constitution so, that the powers; of the federal government could be still further ex tended over our state elections, is in consistent to .say the least. V Two thousand women, students ; are included In the present-attendance at the famous old university of Prague. REIBM OF TERROR -THROUGH THE SOUTH FARMERS WARNED NOT TO PICK COTTON UNTIL PRICES AD : VANCE GINS BURNED. '' ''t UNFAIR CRITICISM, "f" KvnepuDiicans are attempting to make capital out of the attitude of the federal reserve bank on advances to cotton growers. A good deal of tin fair and unwarranted criticism is be ing leveled against the admlnlstra non necause of the attitude of the reserve bank on lending money for noidlng cotton. I But if a republican administration was in' power the attitude would be the same, fcvery Intelligent banker must admit, regardless of politics, that the attitude of tho head of the system is sound. President Hardin or ye board, fcays: : "The fedoral.ro berre.bank is not a system for lead ing money to farmers in order thai they may hold their crops for iiigher prices, .'AViii.-, ,, .; : i ." Tho Herald recently stated! 'that me eirort or a certain class ofj farm ers to extend credit' in order that they might hold products for higher prices was short sighted and could hni u : . w Uii m buj gooa. ii 13 easy lo eee that all values are coming down. more is no hopo of higher pric-.'s lor any farm products In the near future me farmer' must reooup his losses through the decline in prices of the ' articles that lie must buy.' The conn try is already suffering from too much lnnauou or currency nnd credits Th. effort of tho reserve system to deflate credits Js Jn the public interests.. ..The federal Bjstem ought not to dlacrlmlnatoMn extending credits ba tween any legitimate and nccessarv Hnoa.Tof . business. Many merchants avG'going to lose and lose heavily be cause, ot the slump in prices, but it uld be .shortsighted and Invito 'dis aster if they persist in holding goods and extending their credit rather than take the loss now. The farmers of Maury county are going to lose on their corn but it is better to take the loss now than to still further involve themselves- in debt, pay interest, suffer loss for shrinkage, rats and wevfl for another year and have no assur ance at the end of that time the prltfe will be any higher than It is now. ' iBjr United Press.) DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 14. Night riders in the southwest have renewed their campaign of terrorism in an ef fort to stop the ginning of cotton un til prices are advanced., Gins are 'reported v to have beou been burned in Wichita' Falls and at Huffman. Federal authorities said they did not beiiova th fmlf mininn dollar fire at Say Antonio Vas of In cendiary origin. - Houston Texas, reports- gin- burned. There was o evidence of incendlariHm. HASKELL, Okla Oct. 14 Gins are being guarded here following the posting of farms, warning farmers not to pick cotton until prices go up. . VIAN. Okla., Oct. 14. A gin hero has been posted with night rider warnings. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 14. lA' sin owned by merchants and planters was burned at Warren. Tenn.. thirty miles from Memphis. The loss was $12,000. The fire is believed to have" been of lncenaiary origin. ! - WICHITA FALLS, Oct. 14. A Jam ison cotton gin was burned early to day. The. loss is estimated at $21,000. It is said to have been burned bv night riders. MARSHAIA.; Tex., Oct. 14. A mys terious fire burned a car load of cot ton hero today. FRUIT DISPLAY 6IVEN TO LOCAL HOSPITAL CAPTAIN NELSON BUYS EXHIB IT FROM ENTERPRISE GIVES IT TO KING'S DAUGHTERS. wmwxKHmv wvwmvw) wMw'a Special! ne lot of . 40c Onlings on !..'"'.'--vv::8aw m One lot of. 18x36 Cotton V V Huck Towels, is 1(1 Way. .iidDpe for LdDWiBF Prices! WJ TAYLOR'S SPEECH. It is not an unfair criticism to say that Col. Taylor"s speech was filled with the, rankest sort of demazosv It la no answer to tfiat charge to do- clare that so are the speeches of all the poUtiuiaaa. The people like dem agogy or they would hav been loni fcgO fe4 opt on T'nfnrnr,o.l- t. . The very much admired fruit and pickle display raadejjy the Enterprise community at the. county, fair here on Monday has been given to the King's Daughters - hospital. . Captain V H. Nelson, warden ot th brushy ( moun tain state prison, and a citlxen of En terprise, purchased the display and made the gift. Captain made the gift as an expression of his appreciation of the Kindness that had been shown a member of his family while a pa tient at the hospital. He is not only regarded as the , best prison official that Tennessee ever had and one of the best In the South, but he is a most appreciative and excellent citl- sen. frert trrppty of Typewriter Rib- eons received by parcel post THS HFC ATA - : ITlrf A Sale in the Ready-to-l'ear Section Offer Dest Values Since Pre-lVar Days! brcsVea fSfX ruSlrA mi0 01 IumDia, 8 department store. Our big, busy section of Su ts, wterelr that are abso'uteIy unrivaled in this section-values that you have not seen v aJf.,?l- "nea yu see ana price tne garment e are offering vmi will at nnr ronM jZ'lTPMaSZ.? yUr W eyM be ,he k 'orie7" Quality fV5Se 1 1.! Ladies Silk Hose Deduced! hi For; Saturday On special ;jot"o Ladies' $2r00. WhjteBlacu and Brown Silk Hose, v M ia One special lot of Ladies' $1 50 and $2. 75 ' White, Black aba Brown Silk &i Afl Hose J,30 Mail Your Orders If you find you can't come to . our store to shop do the next best thing, jm$l the orders, they .will have our most careful attention. Expert shoppers will select your wants" and they'll come to you by return mail satisfaction, of course, is guaranteed. - Good Coats At Very Much Reduced Prices And theres wonderful choosing among our display of Coats, too. I Between $14.90 and $49.75, women will find scores of the Newest Models, each and every one pricedlnuch nnder last season. Seven special lots for SATURDAY AND MONDAY SHOPPERS - $14.90, $19.90, $24.75, $29.75 434.7Sr$39.76 , $49.75 Other Coats up to $150.00 Each Beautiful New Model Dresses At Unusually Low Prices A clean saving of many good dollars can , be "picked up" here Saturday, if you choose from the values in beautiful new dresses- Brand new Navy Blue Tricotine Dresses, beauti fully made and hand somely embroidered $29.75 All Wool Navy Trico tine Dresses, beautifully made and handsomely embroidered $24.75 FURS!, PRICES ARE LESS!' All the newest models are herein separate pieces and match sets. You'll find our prices much les than for several seasons A Finer Collection Of Suits Cannot Be Found We have a model here for every womanand Hs certainly good to know that they are much under priced. Every smart material, every new color is represented Priced up to $100.00 Each ' A I " mm and it matters not what price you pay you can take our word for it, it will be a "Bargain " ..- -rS Sweaters (And it's Sweater Weathertoo) One special lot of Ladies' o S )l O i - real $7.50 value at ...... Ladies' fancy "Tie-Back" Sweaters tfC fin specially priced at....... JKJ.UU . Ladies' Tuxedo istyle Sweaters, two lots .. epuuiauy priced at : . S3.90 $6.50, $8.9 j Mi $1 poe lot of Misses' and Little Boys' Sweaters, odds and ends Worth up to special" at- $1 Wonderful Reductions of All High-Class lugs aid Mattiigs At The Very Time You Need Them $14.90 $9.90 One lot of $75.00 and $85.00 912 Axmiuister Ruks. beautiful Floral and Oriental fffF flfl designs . . ...... . . .. . JUU. UU ' One lot of $65.00 Axminister Rues all good, new (TCC flh patterns ...JUu.UU One lo of $50.00 Seamless Brussels Kugs, all good -v ' COC AO. patterns V::. ..'.V. J... JUU. UU One lot of 9x12 Crcx Rugs, $25.00 value j.. One lot of $15.00 Printed Grass Rugs.. .... Ono lot of 9x12 Jap and China Matting Rugs, Woveu &f tn designs .1. ) . UU Blankets I Reduced One special lot of mill clean up $17.50 all wool plaid Blan kets in all the best colors, special for Monday ";' $12.90 One lot of $10 plaid Blankets, full size " ' , $7.90 a One lot of Soldier, Blanketil- 25 Per Cent. r Reductions Oa all Ladies, Misses and Children's Gingham and Per cale Dresses. Our entire stock now on sa'.e at this remarkable Having. , Special! $35.00 Serge: Dresses, $14.90 On 'special -sale Saturday a lot pf carried aver- Wool Jersey aud Serge Dresses, that sold' last season for $35.00, now ....... ...:..?14.80 Crepe de Chine Gowns at 331-3 Savings One special lot of beautiful Crcpo de Clilne Gowns a line of samples at SZ off the regu lar price. $5.00 Great Showing of Silks at Lower Prices Than for Several Years One lot of ?o.00 fancy figured Georgette Crepe, made by one of the best manufacturers in this country, S1.90 One lot of $3.50 36 inch Messa- line, all colors, including black .and nary.,..-, ...S2.00 One lot of J3.no Crene de Chine In all colors" and 'white and flesh wash eatfn, ...S2.O0 One lot of white and flesh " Crepe de Chine Spl.50 une lot of ol men Costume Vel vet, black, navy and brown. t ' 5$2.50 Women's & Children's Underwear Oue lot of Ladies fine fleeced Underwear, $2.50 to $3.00 values, all sizes up to 41, at ; -?2.oo Ono special lot of Boys bleach ed Union Suits $1.00 Cotton Goods Reduced One lot of 43c and 50c fancy Dress Ginghams 35 One lot of 50c Shirting Percale, at 35 One lot of ,65c and 75c Romper lnd Devonshire Cloth.50 One lot of ,$1.23 Sheeting,85 One lot of 45c bleached Dom estic 28 Special Reductions On Men's Winter Underwear and Sweaters Men's and Hoys' heavy wool slip-on Sweaters ...j54.50 Boys' heavy wool coat stylo bweatcr .'$3.50 Meu's Sweaters a wonderful lino priced, t $2.90 o $10.00 One speciiil lot of roal "Marine" 'MltIdi0 S5.90 . , ' One lot of Men's wool lined leather Jerkins .$G.90 One lot of Men's $2.00 fleeced Shirts aud Drawers. $1.00 One special Job lot of Men's Undershirts, ' SGand 3S only, at 50 One lot of Men's Ilayucs Union Suits $2.50 One lot of Men's medium weight Union Suits, with short leg and sleeves $1.50 You'll Find Shoe Prices Much Less! Wo are surely offering values these days in shoes, hun dreds of pairs of brand new shoes that were purchased be-' fore tho last advance and of course wo arc making them to our customers the samo way. One lot of Ladies' Shoes, odds and ends worth up to $10.00, a! --.. $2.48 One lot . of Meu's , kid lined calf Sho'( -10.00 value, at v-rr:... ...'...$7.oo In the Millinery Section! You'll find a-wonderful collec tion of new hats to choose from representing models from the foreroofct designers of America, Miliincry section 2nd floor. ' ' l j T " Ip YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD. IT'S SO f!HMHIMHiHHH!HM MXfrMXMH!Hfr$ (0)NNNN